Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Commander Ronald Joseph Zlatoper, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Commander Zlatoper reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Ronald Joseph Zlatoper, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Ronald Joseph Zlatoper, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Ronald Joseph Zlatoper, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Ronald Joseph Zlatoper, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.